As a Research Assistant you can be expected to do the following:
Work closely alongside the professor, and other research assistants
Conduct researchÂ
Review and perform literature analyses
Input and code data
Present research findings to peers, faculty, and conferences
What is the eligibility criteria for being a RA?
Having a minimum grade point average of 3.0
Have taken both PSYC 321 Research Methods, and PSYC 295 Statistical Methods with passing grades (instructors may require higher grades)
Being able to work cohesively with a group, as well as having the skills to work independently
Benefits of being an RA:
Improve research and professional writing skills
Creating relationships with professors- this could lead to letters of recommendation for scholarships and graduate school/ job opportunities
Earn credits toward bachelor degree
Gain professional experience for future careers
Next steps:
Look for available opportunities within the Psychological Sciences Department
Determine your research interests and match them with individual faculty, and from there consider reaching out to ask about available opportunities, and the application process
For more information on being a RA, please review the Psychological Sciences’Research Assistant Guide